Re: FLASH: 3D thread

[John McKenzie]

Webmaster calypsostudios.com wrote:


> That said, I was following the Spectra3D thread and am inclined to ask for

> recommendations on a 3D rendering program for vector images. An example of

> what we're considering, as far as style, angle, etc. can be found at:

> http://www.eneri.net (click on the link for eneriwomaninterface at the

> bottom of the screen.


Todd,


On the PC side I'm sure there are tons of alternatives. On the Mac, I have

been experimenting with using form�Z to do this, as it can export to

respectable EPSs. However, form�Z is primarily a solids modeler and

architectural visualization tool, so its animation abilities are limited to

moving the camera, and even that is a pain. It's a truly great modeler, but

you wind up doing lots of touchup in Illustrator (FreeHand can't open these

EPSs for some reason, so you have to at least pass it through Illustrator).

If you can render a few stills and tween them in Flash it wouldn't be so

bad.


Not a great solution, I know. I'm just reporting what's available on the Mac

side because that's what I know.


And one more thing, form�Z's learning curve is pretty bad.


John McKenzie

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